Snowy Drive Through Blowing Rock and Boone, NC

After driving through our hometown in the snow, we drove up the mountain to the towns of Blowing Rock and Boone, for even heavier snowfall.

[@robkeysnj]

So true about comparable winters with let's say NE New Jersey. Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock and Burnsville routinely have a lower temperature and more snow in the winter than up there. Summer time also usually has a lower temp at night. And if you go to Mt. Mitchell, basically anytime of year that the road is open...bring a jacket.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, once you get into the really high elevations such as Mount Mitchell and Clingmans Dome, you would need a jacket in the morning and evening hours, even in the summer. That's one of the reasons we love to escape to the mountains. And we especially love going up there for a snow drive.

[@Phillip-yy4fr]

Just sat here and watched another one of your older videos, i just can't help it Bring on fall and winter. I'm tired of the heat this summer. Thanks for another great video!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@Phillip-yy4fr You are very welcome. We are glad you enjoy our older videos. And we are certainly ready for the cooler weather.

[@exploreappalachianmountain2940]

Boone is one of our favorite places!

[@jeffreycurtis4385]

I liked your winter drive through Blowing Rock and Boone. Please post more like this. 😊

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We will, but it's gotta snow first. Last week has been quite mild, but they are saying maybe some snow tomorrow.

[@annieskinnz6903]

We’re visiting boone for Christmas and are reeeeally hoping for some snow fall

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Hope you get to see some

[@annieskinnz6903]

Thank you so much! Do you know if it typically snows on Christmas in boone?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@annieskinnz6903 Boone has already had 2 light snowfalls, but there is currently no snow there now. There's no way to predict snow on a certain day. They typically do get some snow in December, but not every Christmas is a white one. It's literally a coin flip.

[@ThatOneMom74]

I used to play in that park in Blowing Rock when I was a little girl! If you had turned on 221, you would've driven right past what used to be my great grandparent's house and is now the Ridgeway Inn, I believe. Lots of happy memories in that town for a lot of my family members. My mom would move back in a heartbeat if she could!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

That's awesome! I know exactly where you're talking about.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Beautiful

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kendrasmith6637]

This one is from 2 years ago. I never saw it so am watching some of your older ones too. Love seeing the snow there 😊 thank you

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@evinrude1236]

Beautiful drive.....I hated for the video to end. lol! Hope the mother-in-law is doing better. We will continue to pray for her! 🙏🙏

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you! She has made a slight improvement. Not out of the woods yet, though.

[@ritalockett9788]

Wow those icicles hanging off of the Peddler was amazing.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, I was rather impressed with that. I saw it on the way into town, and stopped to record it on the way back out.

[@fd3144]

Was up there last weekend for the big snow. Loved it. The roads your on now were terrible when we came down. But 321 down the mountain was great. It was still snowing that Monday morning when we left and the winds were blowing at around 40mph. We go at least once a winter. There was at least 12inchs.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, this was a nice snowfall!

[@brianb.5473]

Really enjoyed the video like always. But more importantly we continue to pray for your mother n law.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀

[@BeautifulPinkFlowers]

Thank you for this nice video! Very lovely! I currently live in a big city with lots of hospitals, shopping, and churches. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And we are thinking of moving to Blowing Rock, NC. Can I ask a few questions (if you know the answers)? 1. How close is the nearest hospital? 2. How close is the nearest Super Walmart? 3. We are Catholic. Is everyone there Baptist or is there a Catholic Church near Bowling Rock that you have ever seen? Thank you again for a very nice video!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching and for commenting to let us know you enjoyed it. The nearest decent sized hospital, is in the town of Boone, about 8 miles away. I think Blowing Rock has a very small hospital, because I believe I've seen the sign for it. But I've never actually been to it, and I imagine it would be very small and limited in what they can do there. The nearest Super Walmart, would also be in the town of Boone, which is 8 miles from Blowing Rock. Or, you could alternatively go down the mountain to Lenoir, and there is one there. That would be about 18 miles away from you. While the predominant Christian denomination here is Baptist, I'm sure there is a Catholic Church in Boone, if not Blowing Rock. Sorry, but I honestly do not know the answer to that one. You would love the scenic beauty of this area. The winters at that elevation, would be comparable to what you experience in Pittsburgh. The fall season is absolutely gorgeous, and the summers rarely ever hit 90, and are usually in the upper 70s to low 80s. It can even get cool at night in the summer.

[@itr0863]

blowing rock/boone area, is it a good idea to visit in january 2024? my kids want to see snow but my only time off is early january.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Well, January would probably give you your best chance to see snow. Nobody can guarantee that, but there's certainly a good possibility. They are saying we are going to have a pretty snowy winter this season. And you can even go higher than Boone, like up to Beech Mountain. There may be some there, even if Boone has none.

[@itr0863]

thank u so much for your input! keep up the videos. @@NCMemoryMakers

[@scarlettviolet5899]

Thank you so much for the video. I'll be heading that way next week. Do you know if I can take 321hwy from Charlotte Airport straight to Blowing Rock??

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Not directly from the airport, no. 321 does not run to Charlotte. From the airport, you'll need to get on interstate 85 South, until you come to Gastonia. I think it is exit 27 where you'll exit off of Interstate 85, but don't quote me on that. Just look for the sign for 321 North. That is where you will exit off on to 321 North. From there, yes, you can take it straight to Blowing Rock.

[@annieskinnz6903]

Do you by any chance remember what date this was last year?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I believe it was January 17th, 2022

[@dianehall5345]

Thank you for the tour. How much snow does Blowing Rock get through the winter? We live in New Hampshire. I didn't think they got much snow. Beautiful area! What is the average cost of living like? ~ Diane

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Blowing Rock averages nearly 40" of snow per Winter. Some of the surrounding mountains get much more. Beech Mountain, which is a town about 45 minutes away, gets between 80+ inches per year. The Western part of North Carolina and East Tennessee, is much snowier than most other areas of the South. As far as the cost of living here, I don't really know how it would compare to New Hampshire. It's certainly cheaper than places like California and New York, but land in Blowing Rock would be more expensive than where I live down the mountain. It's getting pretty expensive everywhere now. In fact, the Smoky Mountains, which are west of here, got 10+ inches of snow just this past weekend. There are several ski resorts in Western North Carolina.

[@dianehall5345]

Derrick & Shawnasi- Thank you for responding to me. I am new to your channel and upon opening your video library I was struck by the many prayers going out to Shawnasi's mom and your kindness in answering my NC comments at this time. We are a 3rd generation large working farm in Central NH. We three are all 70- something and running a 350 farm on our own by the grace of God, since March 2020. Because of Covid risk, no outside hires. We will be praying for the plans that Jesus has for Carolyn. It was a blessing and honor to have my mom into her 80s. If you have an email, I can send you a few photos of our farm. In-Christ ~ Diane

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@dianehall5345 We are happy to respond to any questions our viewers have. How did you happen to see our channel? Were you looking for something about Blowing Rock or this area? Yes, it has been a pretty rough time since January. Our email is [e-mail]

[@dianehall5345]

I was searching for the Blowing Rock/Boone area. My good friends retired to NC. Their granddaughter lives in Boone. One of my favorite authors is Jan Karen. I have all her Mitford series books. I starting reading them in nursing school during lunch. When people walked by and asked me what I was reading, I said I was in Mitford and wanted to live there! I will send some pics of our farm to you after lunch. Our farm is termed "A little slice of Heaven". Grass-fed beef, dotted along rolling green ridges, overlooking a lake. A snap shot of rural 1940s New Hampshire...

[@bobbyyoung7836]

I'm here

[@louievill84]

I’m trying to take my kids to see snow but not sure where to go

[@NCMemoryMakers]

When are you coming?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I'm not sure if you are in that area now, or are coming at a later date. You may want to take a ride up to Beech Mountain. We are down in the Great Smokies now, and they did get a little snow. I'm not sure about Beech Mountain, but that would be your best bet, if you're near Boone.

[@louievill84]

@@NCMemoryMakers we in Florida right now lol I am planning to bring them around January 20th that weekend

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@louievill84 Check the weather forecast about a week out, for potential snow storms. If you are flexible in your travel dates, then try to plan it around when one is predicted. Look for the Beech Mountain or Blowing Rock area.

[@louievill84]

@@NCMemoryMakers ok thank u

[@scarlettviolet5899]

By the way, I hope your wife's mom is feeling better🙏💯 I've been praying for her🙏💯

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you. My wife is going up there to visit after church, and she will be posting an update.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Hey ya'll

[@CanyonWhisnant]

Hello IM BACK

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@CanyonWhisnant Welcome back.